Colvin G. Butler Candidate

Born: July 17, 1880
Perham, Minnesota
Otter Tail County
United States
Resided: Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Otter Tail County
Death: April 15, 1961
Gender: Man
Occupation: Presbyterian minister
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 50 (1939-1941). State Senator: SD 50 (1943-1951).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1961-MN-013893). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 25, 1942). United States Census, 1930. United States Census, 1940.
Photo of Colvin G. Butler
Photo of Colvin G. Butler
53rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
3 7 4
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/02/1954 State House, District 50 General Nonpartisan 7,400 12.75% Lost
11/07/1950 State Senate, District 50 General Nonpartisan 6,284 43.42% Lost
11/05/1946 State Senate, District 50 General Nonpartisan 6,271 57.90% Won
11/03/1942 State Senate, District 50 General Nonpartisan 7,731 72.29% Won
11/05/1940 U.S. House, District 09 General Republican 48,324 42.83% Lost
09/10/1940 U.S. House, District 09 Primary Republican 6,069 22.02% Won
11/08/1938 State House, District 50 General Nonpartisan 12,549 17.03% Won